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David Kelly

Chairman, The Learning Guild

David Kelly is the Chairman of the Learning Guild. David has been a learning and performance consultant and training director for over 20 years. He is a leading voice exploring how technology can be used to enhance training, education, learning, and organizational performance. David is an active member of the learning community, and can frequently be found speaking at industry events. He has previously contributed to organizations including ATD, eLearn Magazine, LINGOs, and more.

  • The xAPI Learning Cohort Expands & Solidifies its Reach
    Elearning Development

    The xAPI Learning Cohort Expands & Solidifies its Reach

    The Learning Guild is partnering with TorranceLearning in supporting the next evolution of the xAPI Cohort.

    By Megan Torrance, David Kelly •
    April 7, 2022
  • Learning Research & Science

    The Behaviors of Learning Leadership

    Conversations about learning leadership tend to revolve around certain themes. We often describe learning leaders in terms of the traits they share, and we label them using the roles and titles they have in their organization. But learning leadership isn’t about your position or about a templated set of characteristics. Learning leadership is about what […]

    By David Kelly •
    July 21, 2021
  • Nine Core Behavioral Traits Learning Leaders Should Cultivate
    Management & Strategy

    Nine Core Behavioral Traits Learning Leaders Should Cultivate

    Take a closer look at nine specific leadership behaviors, what they look like in practice, and how each can help you maintain a strong standing in your organization.

    By David Kelly •
    April 29, 2021
  • Monthly Meeting: Reflections on The Winter Learning Leaders Online Forum
    Professional Development

    Monthly Meeting: Reflections on The Winter Learning Leaders Online Forum

    Discuss how to put what you learned into practice during a discussion exploring what was shared during the Learning Leaders Alliance Winter Online Forum. We will explore key questions that emerged from the forum with a panel of speakers from the event nominated by Alliance members.

    By Catherine Lombardozzi, Hadiya Nuriddin, David Kelly, Wendy Gates Corbett •
    March 17, 2021
  • The Behaviors of Learning Leadership
    Learning Research & Science

    The Behaviors of Learning Leadership

    Conversations about learning leadership tend to revolvearound certain themes. We often describe learning leaders in terms of thetraits they share, and we label them using the roles and titles they have intheir organization. But learning leadership isn’t about your position or abouta templated set of characteristics. Learning leadership is about what you DO,and more importantly, […]

    By David Kelly •
    February 25, 2021
  • Leading a Team in the New World of Work (Panel)
    Management & Strategy

    Leading a Team in the New World of Work (Panel)

    Leading a team can be difficult and challenging work undernormal conditions. Unfortunately, the last year has been anything but normal,and it’s not likely to return to what we knew before the pandemic any timesoon. Given the disruptions of the pandemic, increased remote work, employmentchallenges, and more, leading a team can seem overwhelming. In this panel […]

    By Chris Longstreet, Lisa Christensen, Tracie Cantu, David Kelly •
    February 24, 2021
  • The Pillars of Learning Leadership: 5 Perspectives
    Management & Strategy

    The Pillars of Learning Leadership: 5 Perspectives

    What makes a good learning leader? In this fast-paced and thought-provoking opening session youwill hear from five different industry leaders, each of whom will provide ashort, TED-like talk exploring a single pillar of leadership. You will explorewhat the pillar is, why it’s so important, and most significantly, how to incorporatethe pillar into your own leadership. […]

    By Brandon Carson, David Kelly, Julian Stodd, Dan Pontefract, Julie Dirksen •
    February 24, 2021
  • Monthly Meeting: 2021 Learning Trends
    Learning Research & Science

    Monthly Meeting: 2021 Learning Trends

    As we start a new year, join Learning Guild Executive Director David Kelly for an exploration of the trends to keep an eye on in 2021, and examine tips on how to vet the trends within the context of your organizations.

    By David Kelly •
    January 13, 2021
  • Women in eLearning: Language, Gender Equality, and Leadership
    Emerging Technologies

    Women in eLearning: Language, Gender Equality, and Leadership

    Language is powerful, and context is important. Carefully choosing our words and how we use them can directly impact the quality of gender-relations. But language goes far beyond the way it shapes interactions; it shapes the way we think. Here are some thoughts on labeling behaviors, not persons, and the role of leaders.

    By David Kelly •
    May 21, 2015
  • Interview: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Learning, Education, and Technology
    Management & Strategy

    Interview: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Learning, Education, and Technology

    Dr. Tyson will keynote The eLearning Guild’s DevLearn 2014 Conference and Expo October 29 – 31 in Las Vegas. In this interview, he previews some of his thoughts on how learning is changing, the role of education, and how technology is contributing to both.

    By David Kelly •
    September 30, 2014
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